Valve Positioner Market Report 2025

The valve positioner market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.92 billion in 2024 to $2.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and manufacturing growth, integration with control system, growing demand in established markets, improving manufacturing and industrial practices.

The valve positioner market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.61 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of control valve performance enhancement, industry-specific applications, shift towards predictive maintenance, expansion in emerging markets, focus on energy efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include industrial automation and digitalization, emphasis on operational efficiency, demand for process optimization, stringent safety and environmental regulations, integration with iiot and smart systems.

The anticipated growth in the number of industries is poised to significantly contribute to the expansion of the valve positioner market. This upswing in industries can be attributed to factors such as economic growth, immigration, and government support. Valve positioners play a crucial role in various industries by connecting to the valve stem and communicating with the process controller and actuator to ensure precise positioning. They are particularly essential in situations requiring accurate and swift control without errors or hysteresis. For example, as of December 2022, a report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization revealed that worldwide manufacturing production stabilized with a 3.6% year-over-year growth rate in the third quarter of 2022, marking an increase from the previous quarter's 3%. This growth trend, supported by both industrialized and industrializing economies, highlights the pivotal role of valve positioners in facilitating efficient control mechanisms in diverse industrial settings. Consequently, the growing number of industries emerges as a key driver in propelling the valve positioner market forward.

The expanding healthcare industry is projected to enhance the growth of the valve positioner market in the coming years. The healthcare sector includes a wide range of organizations, professionals, products, and services focused on the maintenance and improvement of health. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and develop, the demand for accurate and dependable control mechanisms provided by valve positioners is anticipated to rise, propelling the market forward. For example, in March 2022, the National Health Expenditure (NHE) report released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a U.S.-based federal agency, indicated that national health spending is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% from 2021 to 2030, ultimately reaching nearly $6.8 trillion. Furthermore, Medicare spending is projected to increase at an annual rate of 7.2%, while Medicaid spending is expected to rise at 5.6% annually during the same period. Thus, the growing healthcare industry is a key driver of the valve positioner market's growth.

Leading companies in the valve positioner market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as intelligent valve positioners, to cater to larger customer bases, boost sales, and increase revenue. An intelligent valve positioner is a sophisticated device utilized in process control systems to accurately regulate the position of a valve based on signals received from the process controller. For instance, in November 2023, Emerson, a U.S.-based engineering services provider, launched a compact valve position indicator designed for quick and easy commissioning. This innovative TopWorx DVR Switchbox features a robust design that ensures reliable valve position feedback, enhancing operational efficiency in sectors like water management and food production. This launch is part of Emerson's commitment to offering advanced solutions for process control.

Major players in the valve positioner market are creating innovative products, including smart valve positioners, to attract larger customer bases, increase sales, and drive revenue growth. A smart valve positioner is an advanced device employed in process control systems to accurately manage the position of a valve based on signals from the process controller. For example, in April 2022, Emerson Electric Co, a U.S.-based manufacturing company, introduced the TopWorx PD Series Smart Valve Positioner. This series expands Emerson's existing line of TopWorx sensing and control products, offering improved intelligence, reliability, and versatility for valve control applications. The PD Series stands out within the TopWorx portfolio by providing comprehensive control over valve position through integrated communication capabilities utilizing a 4-20 mA loop signal and HART protocols. This intelligent communication allows customers complete control over valve positioning and facilitates the collection of valuable feedback. This capability enables trend monitoring and offers predictive maintenance insights to help avoid potentially costly downtime, making the PD Series a notable valve positioner due to its enhanced control and preventative maintenance features.

In August 2024, ARI-Armaturen, a Germany-based company in the valve industry, acquired Warren Controls Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to bolster ARI-Armaturen's position as a global player in the valve industry, particularly within the U.S. market, where Warren Controls has established expertise and a broad customer base. Warren Controls Inc. is a U.S.-based provider that includes valve positioners among its product offerings.

Major companies operating in the valve positioner market include Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Flowserve Corporation, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Baker Hughes Company, Azbil Corporation, Metso Outotec Corporation, Rotork plc, General Electric Company, Valmet Corporation, Samson AG, VRG Controls Inc., Festo Corporation, ControlAir LLC, Crane Co., Bray International Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG, CIRCOR International Inc., Dwyer Instruments Inc., GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG, Valve Related Controls Inc., Nihon KOSO Co. Ltd., Spirax-Sarco Limited, Honeywell International Inc., Rotex Automation Limited, A-T Controls Inc., Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, Danfoss A/S, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pentair plc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the valve positioner market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the valve positioner market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the valve positioner market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the valve positioner market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A valve positioner serves as a device connecting to a valve stem, facilitating communication between the process controller and actuator to precisely determine and adjust the valve's position. It operates by receiving signals from the process controller and then transmitting corresponding signals to the actuator, enabling the valve's movement.

The primary types of valve positioners include pneumatic valve positioners, electro-pneumatic valve positioners, and digital valve positioners. A pneumatic valve positioner typically receives a pneumatic signal, often within the range of 3-15 or 6-30 psi, originating from a controller. These positioners utilize various actuation methods such as single-acting and double-acting mechanisms. Valve positioners find applications across various industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater treatment, energy and power generation, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, among others. They play a critical role in ensuring accurate valve control and operation within these diverse industrial settings.

The valve positioners market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides valve positioners market statistics, including valve positioners industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with valve positioners market share, detailed valve positioners market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the valve positioners industry. This valve positioners market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The valve positioner market consists of sales of valve positioners that are used to adjust a valve's position by changing the actuator's air load pressure. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.